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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 402.29 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 402.29 and 198.16 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 402.29 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/402.29 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 402.29 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 79,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,717.79/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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